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Become a Mentor with College Now Greater Cleveland!

February 21, 2019 by Cleveland Foundation

In this guest blog from College Now Greater Cleveland, learn how easy it is to mentor a local college student - and why it matters: What if you could personally have a hand in breaking the cycle of poverty in Cleveland? It all starts with a relationship, two...

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The Power of a Neighborhood Park

February 15, 2019 by Cleveland Foundation

By Nelson Beckford P.S. 162 John Golden in Queens, New York and Fairview Park in Ohio City (Cleveland, Ohio) are two neighborhood parks that hold a special place in my heart. At P.S. 162 in my hometown, I learned how to ride a bike, played tag and then...

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Spotlight Encore Cleveland: Becoming an ENCOREpreneur

February 12, 2019 by Cleveland Foundation

Launched in 2013 by the Cleveland Foundation, Encore Cleveland helps to connect and fund a network of organizations to provide experienced Greater Clevelanders an array of meaningful opportunities in the community upon retirement or near the end of their...

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January Grant Highlights

February 7, 2019 by Cleveland Foundation

We’re excited to share a few highlights from our recent grants to organizations serving residents of Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties. These January grants focus support on workforce development, resources for area seniors, housing and neighborhood...

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Stories of Impact: Creative Writing and Community Building with Lake Erie Ink

January 31, 2019 by Cleveland Foundation

Get involved with Lake Erie Ink: Refer a student to Lake Erie Ink here! Volunteer: Regular volunteer opportunities are available to help with after-school programs, inschool peer editing, college essay workshops and to assist behind the scenes with...

Why I Mentor: Joy Johnson

January 30, 2019 by Cleveland Foundation

January is #NationalMentoringMonth, and to celebrate we’re sharing the stories of local mentors who are helping to guide the next generation. In this guest blog, Joy Johnson – a #True2U mentor working with Cleveland Metropolitan School District...

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#FellowFriday: Trishna Desai’s Fellowship Experience

January 25, 2019 by Cleveland Foundation

The Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellowship offers emerging young leaders the skills and networks needed to create the community they envision and jumpstart a career in public service. In our #FellowFriday blog series, hear from members of the...